Holiday Admiral 2016, Manual

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Resetting the Circuit Breaker
If a circuit breaker trips in the load center
(AC breaker panel) or on the generator control
panel, there may be a short circuit or too much
load.
NOTE:
The generator will continue to run
after a circuit breaker trips.
If a circuit breaker trips, disconnect or turn
off as many loads as possible. To reset the
circuit breaker, switch the circuit breaker to
Off, then switch back to On to reconnect the
circuit. If the circuit breaker immediately
trips, there is a short in the electrical system
or the circuit breaker is faulty. Call a qualified
electrician. If the circuit breaker does not
trip, reconnect a combination of loads that
will not overload the generator or cause the
circuit breaker to trip again. Remember to
compensate for elevation and temperature
changes when reconnecting loads.
NOTE:
An appliance or load may have a
short if it causes a circuit breaker to
immediately trip after being reset. Do
not continue to reset the breaker. Have
the problem diagnosed and corrected
before resuming operation.
Generator Exercise
If use of the generator is infrequent,
“exercise” the generator once a month
by operating it at approximately half the
maximum rated output for two hours. This
“exercise” will help promote better starting,
more reliable operation and longer engine life.
This procedure drives off moisture, lubricates
the internal engine parts, replaces the old stale
fuel with a fresh supply, and also promotes
removing oxides from the electrical switches
and contacts.
NOTE:
Avoid short run periods of the
generator. Run the generator under a
load for a minimum of one-half hour.
LOAd cENTER
The motorhome is equipped with a 30 Amp
120 Volt AC load center. The load center
contains AC circuit breakers and DC fuses as
well as a power converter.
Shore power goes to the Main breaker. The
main breaker provides power to all individual
branch circuit breakers.
WARNING:
This panel contains high voltage that
can cause serious injury or death.
Before beginning any work or testing
procedures involving the electric
panels or any of the branch circuits,
be sure to unplug the motorhome
from shore power. Certain testing
procedures can require the AC power
to be on. Only qualified technicians
with electrical backgrounds should
attempt any testing or repair
procedures.
DC fuses supply power to individual circuits
for interior lighting or the furnace for example.
Refer to the panel labels for specific circuit
assignments.
Branch circuits supply AC power to the
different items or “loads.” An electrical load
is any item or device that uses current when
supplied with an electromotive force.
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Remove cover on generator to access breaker
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Typical load center
ITEM AMP
Microwave 15
AC #1 20
Port Appl 20
Gen Pur #2 20
Main 30
Gen Pur #1 15
Example of DC circuit assignments
Refer to actual label